Fantastic and informative listen. Great work as always from Steve Rinella

If you like American history or movies about mountain men or just stories about tough and rugged men in our American history, you’ll really enjoy this. The story telling puts you there!

History, truly told in the best way possible

Rinella makes history come alive in this book. It’s an entertaining and educational listen! Highly recommend it for road trips

Awesome book, was very interesting to listen to. Had a long car ride and listened to this the whole way.

This “book” is a joke. The entire contents could have been covered in two pages max! The author repeats himself over and over again. The “book” speaks in generalities mainly and only lightly covers the lives of three men. The thing is a waste of time and money.

I just finished My Next Breath: A Memoir by Jeremy Renner, and wow, what a powerful, heartfelt read. The opening chapters detailing the snowcat accident had me in tears; the vivid, moment-by-moment descriptions put me right there on the mountain, feeling every second of fear, chaos, and heroism. The way Jeremy paints not just his own experience but what everyone around him was doing in those critical moments is masterful storytelling.The heart of the book, though, is the recovery and that’s where it truly shines. Jeremy’s insights into self-determination, the unbreakable bond of friendship, the depth of love, and the importance of giving back are profound and deeply moving. This isn’t just a celebrity memoir; it’s a testament to resilience and purpose.As a fellow Northern California native who grew up in the same region and often visits Reno and Lake Tahoe (just 90 minutes from home), I felt an extra connection. When Jeremy talks about his community work and the incredible contributions his family is making for foster kids in those areas, I could see it, the places, the people, the impact. It’s personal, real, and inspiring.Congratulations to Jeremy for having the courage to write this book and share his most vulnerable, honest thoughts. I’m a longtime fan of his work on screen, but now I’m an even bigger fan of the man behind it.I highly recommend this book to anyone who believes in second chances, community, and the strength of the human spirit. Can’t wait to hear more of your stories, Jeremy. Keep going.

1. He owned it!!!! That was “SO VERY IMPRESSIVE” on this man’s part! We are humans and we all make mistakes!!!! Not the blame something else or deflect game, that is so often disgusting these days!!!! 2. No matter what, break everything down and start one simple step at a time in all you do. 3. A must read for everyone as there are many wonderful life lessons in this book. To “ALL” those involved in saving him, thank you, we need more people like this on earth! Heaven will just have to wait a bit longer! Well done Mr. Renner and Co. on a book that was painful to relive and tell!!!!

Jeremy Renner’s experience is many things; horrific, challenging, miraculous, and inspirational.I had seen Mr. Renner on a podcast talking about his near death experience but until I read this book I didn’t know much about the incident that caused it.It’s a miracle that he survived it. Therein lies one of the strongpoints of his book. The details of how he survived. He’s no ordinary person and he shares what drove him to survive and recover.He writes with humor and candor making this book an easy read.There are valuable lessons in this book about life and what awaits us after.

Wow! My intention for the night was to just sit down and briefly page through the book, looking at the pictures and knowing I didn’t quite have the time to read tonight. However, page 1 sucked me right in and now I’m at Chapter 4, page 59 and might very well read this in one sitting tonight. I’ve been a huge Jeremy Renner fan since SWAT, Tag is my go-to comedy movie when I need a good laugh, and being an archery enthusiast myself, Hawkeye instantly became my favorite Avenger. I followed him on social media before this happened so once he started posting his recovery, I checked in frequently to help heal my broken heart I felt for him. The way he details every second of that gruesome day makes you feel like you’re right there with him on the ice, holding his hand, cheering him on and reminding him to breathe and stay alive for his beloved family. I watched him on Diane Sawyer so it’s easy to visualize the area he’s describing and the treacherous conditions of the roads, but hearing his own words brings to life the horrific trauma he endured. It is perfectly written and very easy to follow, and I can’t put it down. We already knew it was indescribable what he went through, but to see it in words makes me just cringe in my chair and thank God repeatedly that he survived and is doing so remarkably well! What tenacity he has to pull through and focus on everything important in his life, and not wallow in torture and give up. He’s a superhero on screen, but seems he is the very definition of it in real life. His family is superb, his love for his daughter makes my heart explode (I have 3 girls, I know the feeling!), and his will to not only live but to thrive is beyond admirable. I’ll likely be finishing this tonight, and anxiously awaiting Mayor season 4 to cheer him on! Get this book and be prepared to read it all at once! God bless, Jeremy Renner. The world is so happy you are still here. Much love!Update: it’s 2:00am and I read the whole thing today. He sure didn’t have to share this story with the public, but I can imagine perhaps it was therapeutic to relive it, but likely not always in a good way as it’s got to be so hard detailing the worst experience of your life. The book had my emotions all over the place; I laughed along with his stubbornness as I could feel it emanating off the pages, and I understood that desperate need to escape the hospital. I teared up as he described the anguish and guilt he felt for “causing” this, though I can’t imagine his family holds him guilty for it. I felt so awful for the excruciating pain he had to endure. If I didn’t know what the future held for him, this book would have been so much more emotionally difficult to read, but having seen him on Mayor season 3 and numerous times on talk shows and social media, I at least felt relief knowing how well he pulls through before I even got to those parts of the book. However, it’s clear that it didn’t come without a hefty mental, emotional and physical price tag that he paid in his recovery. Eternally grateful you are still here and proud of you for living with a new outlook and so much positivity. You are an inspiration!

I am a 75 year old dentist, in practice for 50 years, the last 20 of which have been devoted to improving our patients’ oral health and total bodily health by addressing their structural, functional and behavioral problems caused by impaired growth and development of their jaws , faces, and airways, resulting in dysfunctional breathing, chewing, and swallowing….. and a myriad of health problems that are mostly managed by medications from their physicians rather than addressing and correcting the cause. The lines between dentistry and medicine are getting blurrier every day now. James Nestor’s great book will help move this change forward, to the benefit of everyone. He obviously didn’t do all this work for the money. He was on a quest and is now sharing what he learned and how it helped him personally with everyone who will read this book.Our interdisciplinary team is part of a growing movement in our profession which embraces the principles in James Nestor’s book and applies them daily with positive measurable and documentable improvement and elimination of as many as 20 symptoms of chronic inflammatory disease processes including hypertension, anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, upper airway resistance/snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, gastrointestinal disorders, obesity, atopic dermatitis, tmj pain, neck pain, poor posture and, yes, ADHD, which is almost always related to mouth breathing and poor quantity and quality of sleep.Oddly, this movement is not being led by physicians but by a growing group of enlightened dentists who, once they’ve seen the truth, can no longer ignore what’s been right there before our noses for so long, used to be part of dental and medical treatment, somehow faded after WWII, and finally is back in full flower, with science to support what’s wrong and how to fix it.Thanks to our movement, The American Dental Association has now mandated that every dentist should screen every new patient of any age, especially young children, for disordered breathing. This is the future of Health Care, and the future is now..For the first time in our history, a child born today will not live as long as its parents. We are breeding ourselves to extinction due to the post-industrial cultural changes beginning about 500 years ago with regards to proper diet, starting with lack of breast feeding. These changes, due to Epigenetic alteration of the expression of DNA, have now, as Nestor accurately states, have now become inheritable traits. All based on science.The flattening of our faces with incompetent jaws and airways, is the most rapid change in the evolutionary history of Homo Sapiens.The book and his website contain 500 references to science supporting what he says and what we’re now doing on a daily basis to improve the health and quality of life of ourselves, our families, our friends, and our patients.His book is a great public service in spreading awareness of the TRUTH.We’ve been hoping for years that someone exactly like James Nestor would come along without a conflict of interest and with the speaking and writing skills and the knowledge and charisma to take this message virally to the public, which will in turn demand that their health care providers forget their education and open their minds to this truth. Every dentist and physician should read this book. Anyone who snores or has a child or spouse who snores should read this book. Mothers, grandmothers, and wives should read this book as they are the Noticers and Motivators for family members who need help and don’t know where to get it.Nestor asked basic questions to try to understand and correct his own breathing problems and went on a search for the answers, following the exact trail (and more) of evidence and anthropology and knowledge that has brought our movement to where we are today. He ended up in the office of Dr. Ted Belfor, who provided him with a Homeoblock appliance which he wore nightly with his mouth taped for a year while working on naso-diaphragmatic breathing. He now breathes better, has more endurance, feels better, and has a more symmetrical face as shown in CT scans made before and after his self-treatment.I know exactly how this helped him, because I treated myself at age 68 with the same regime with Homeoblocks designed for me by Dr. Belfor. Our education taught us that growing bone in the human face was impossible after age 30. Colleagues told me I was just wasting my time. This is the same contempt before investigation seen in some of the negative reviews of his book on Amazon. This happens with all revolutionary ideas… First rejected, then violently opposed, then finally accepted as the truth after years, according to Schopenhauer and Jules Verne, the futurist of his generation.We made CT scans and facial photographs and casts of my teeth and jaws and sleep breathing recordings before and after my 18 month self-treatment, so that any positive changes could be measured and documented. I was a typical chronic mouth breather with poor head and shoulder posture. I had Central Sleep Apnea, caused by over-exhalation of CO2, as he discusses. I would just quit breathing during sleep until my CO2 levels got high enough to enable proper Oxygen transport to my body and brain.I had chronic respiratory illness and exzema as a child and was obese, topping out at 290 pounds at age 18. 5 hospitalizations and 3 surgeries for Crohn’s Disease. Stroke in my 40s .Advanced heart failure with permanent atrial fibrillation despite implanted pacemaker-defibrillator. Chronic Atopic Dermatitis with some lesions on my ankles for more than 30 years. Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue. What did I have to lose by trying this unusual approach?After 18 months with Homeoblocks, saline nasal spray before bed, mouth taped during sleep, and consciously working on posture, chewing, swallowing, and breathing through my nose with my mouth closed and my tongue in the roof of my mouth…I went from 245 pounds to 198 pounds without dieting. Still there after 6 years. Blood pressure normalized. No Chron’s symptoms anymore. All my skin lesions have completely healed. Better attitude and energy. More symmetrical face with measurable growth in all three dimensions in my airway and face. I’d call this something of miracle, and having lived it, we now use these same principles every day and have scores of documented case studies that show how successful it can be to help folks learn to breathe 24/7/365 from their noses and diaphragms while also improving their chewing and swallowing functions and behaviors.Nestor is a gift to us. This book and his appearances are the key to spreading the truth nationally and internationally so that the public can grasp this information and lead to a tidal wave of sea change inour current broken system of “sick care” as it becomes true Health Care by focusing on the importance of nasal breathing from the cradle to the grave. Six Stars!

Extremely informative and entertaining read. I finished the book in a day. It’s already encouraging more awareness of breathing and exploration of Tuumo and other breathing techniques. Highly recommend and can’t wait for Nestor’s next one.

Very interesting book! If you are interested in human physiology and health, you’ll enjoy this book.

this review is not for money. this book was good and had good info just repetitive and a little too long. breathing differently makes a huge difference. maybe i am just not the type that cares so much about different airways and body. my boyfriend is a PT and he loves this book so maybe it was just me. good book though.

This books is quite a surprise. I thought I knew a lot about breath as a yoga teacher and practitioner, but this book brought so much more to light. The author provides science-based information and stories, but pairs it with humorous bits. If you have a hard time getting a restful night’s sleep or breathing period, this book is for you! It has helped so many of my clients and family members. So much good information in it!

Most people deal with breathing problems sometime in life. This includes mouth breathing, snoring, sleep apnea, hyperventilation, shortness of breath, asthma, bronchitis, COPD, etc. Consequently, it’s useful to read a book addressing into the topic.James Nestor has traveled around the world to learn current and ancient wisdom about breath. He has interviewed dozens of “pulmanauts” as he calls breathing experts. His book contains what he has learned. A few of his eye-popping assertions:• “Nine out of ten people breathe incorrectly.“• “Forty percent of today’s population suffers from chronic nasal obstruction, and around half of us are habitual mouth-breathers.”• Most modern humans have a deviated septum, and half have chronically inflamed turbinate, the erectile tissue lining our sinuses. This combination often leads to chronic breathing difficulties.There’s a reason that humans are the worst breathers in the animal kingdom. It’s because human faces are smaller today than our ancient ancestors. They had forward-facing jaws and wide mouths, which created wider airways. They needed strong jaws to eat a raw diet of fibrous fruits and vegetables, which took a lot of time and effort. We don’t have the same need to chew.Highly refined and processed foods require much less chewing than raw foods. It is well documented that cultures where traditional diets were replaced by modern, softer, processed foods saw more cavities and crooked teeth and more obstructed airways. In short, the industrialization of farmed foods is responsible for the physical changes.Compared to our distant ancestors, modern homo sapiens have larger brains, narrower and longer noses, and less prominent jaws, crooked teeth and shrunken sinuses. Chewing hard gum is a way to strengthen the jaw line and expand the palate..Mouthbreathing is a problem. That’s because the lungs extract less oxygen from air sucked in through the mouth, compared to air that is heated, slowed and pressurized coming via the nose. So nose breathing is more efficient.In addition, inhaling from the nose forces air against the flabby tissues at the back of the throat and widens the airways. Breathing through the mouth, however, allows the soft tissues to become loose and to flex inward, leaving less space for breathing.Mouthbreathing leads to snoring and sometimes to sleep apnea or to insomnia. One technique to reduce mouthbreathing at night is to put one small piece of tape vertically across part of the mouth.The average American takes about 18 breaths a minute. At that rate, most oxygen is exhaled back out. Heavy breathing causes too much loss of carbon dioxide, which narrows blood vessels and decreases circulation, particularly to the brain.At a slower breathing rate, by concentrating on longer exhales, our lungs soak up more oxygen in fewer breaths. Slower breathing also lowers blood pressure and heartrate. The most efficient breathing, according to research, is 5.5 second inhales followed by 5.5-second exhales, which totals 5.5 breaths per minute. Some asthmatics improve after they learn to breathe less.This is a fascinating book with lots of tips about self-improvement. One surprise is that sometimes it is good to hold your breath. -30-

The wealth of information in the book is staggering and the personal experiences described help to clarify some of the sciencespeak. Fascinating.

This is an incredible book and is truly profound in many areas of thought and explanation. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about themself and life. It explains many of the problems we and our children face due to our lack of knowledge and understanding of our human bodies.

ENDURANCE SHACKLETON’S INCREDIBLE VOYAGE by Alfred Lansing is a 280-page book about a voyage to Antarctica, where the goal was to cross the continent on foot, and where this goal was prevented when the ship, the Endurance, became permanently trapped in ice. The ship became trapped at a point about 30 miles from the LUITPOLD COAST, followed by dragging of the trapped ship by the ice to a point 800 miles away from the Luitpold Coast, and at this more distant point, the trapped ship finally sank. After the ship sank, the men continued on foot, but most of their travel was provided by the movement of their ice floe. The movement of the ice floe brought them a further 500 miles, and to within 100 miles of their final destination (Elephant Island). When the ice floe broke up, the men set out in three small boats, and traveled this final 100 miles. Aside from the name of the ship, the word “endurance” occurs in only one context, namely that of “bladder endurance.” Bladder endurance was a problem when the men were camping in the stone shelters on Elephant Island, and needed to use a common 2-gallon gasoline can as a urinal at night (page 204).The book begins on August 1, 1914, when the Endurance set sail from London. The story ends on August 30, 1916, when Shackleton managed to land his rescue ship on Elephant Island, Antarctica, to retrieve the men who were left behind. The expedition was called, IMPERIAL TRANS-ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION, and all 28 men are listed on page 1 of the book. The book has two maps, the first tracking the location where Endurance was trapped (Jan. 19, 1915) in ice, the location where Endurance was crushed and therefore abandoned (Oct. 27, 1915), the location of the men’s journey on the moving ice floe, and the final 100 mile stretch where the men took three small boats to Elephant Island to land on April 9, 1916. The second map shows the entire journey of Endurance from South Georgia Island to just off the coast of Antarctica, and the journey of one of the three small boats (the Caird) from Elephant Island back to South Georgia Island, where Shackleton successfully rounded up a rescue party.There are six black and white photos, taken by crew member Frank Hurley. The photos show the Endurance locked in ice, the Endurance after being crushed, Frank Hurley posing with Ernest Shackleton by their tent on an ice floe (taken on May 10, 1916), and a photo of the rescue vessel arriving on August 30, 1916. There are also reproductions of two paintings by the ship’s artist.THE WRITING. Aside from a handful of literary excesses in the first several pages, this book is absolutely devoid of journalistic fluff. There is no attempt at re-creating conversations. There is no attempt at drama or pathos. There is no attempt to impress the reader with difficult words or with long sentences. I love Mr. Lansing’s writing style. Mr. Lansing prefers to remain invisible, and his writing comes so naturally, and the result is that I felt like I was one of the crew members when I read the book.CLIFF HANGERS. The narrative provides a dozen or so cliff hangers, where the reader is aware that the men are faced with the threat of immediate death. These threats include savage storms at sea, having an ice floe disintegrate under the men’s camping area, threats of having the three small boats crushed between ice floes, and threats of freezing to death. In the final chapter, when Mr. Shackleton set foot on South Georgia Island, and attempted to cross the Island on foot, he repeatedly took pathways that led to a dead-end that terminated at the top of a high cliff, producing the threat of death due to lack of food and exposure to the cold.OPTIMISM AND COURAGE. In a broader sense, the book is an illustration of courage in the face of constant life-threatening cold, and in the face of the threat of being lost at sea. The book provides little explicit guidance on the meaning of leadership, but it is easy to read between the lines. We learn that Mr. Shackleton never expressed thoughts of hopelessness, the fact that none of the men were drama queens (see, page 40), the fact that the men possessed a good sense of humor (see page 42), were incapable of malice (page 78), and were willing to join in singing (pages 17, 45, 75). What also helped keep the men in good spirits was that one man had a banjo, and that there was ususually plenty of powdered milk, canned beets and cauliflowers, and biscuits on hand. My own personnal opinion is as follows. Although it is difficult to eliminate drama queens during the job interview process, it is very easy to keep employees in good spirits by providing free food at regular intervals.EXCERPTS. We learn that the trip was funded by James Caird ($120,000), the UK government ($50,000), and the Royal Geographic Society ($5,000). We learn that second in command was Frank Wild, who had accompanied Shackleton on earlier trips to Antarctica. We learn that Endurance set sail from London the week that World War I started. The Endurance had three sails and a coal-fired 350 hp steam engine, that she was designed by Aanderud Larsen, and was built in Norway. Frank Hurley, the photographer, had already been to Antarctica with another explorer (Douglas Mawson). Sixtynine dogs were also brought along, though they never had a chance to pull the sledges over Antarctica.DISTASTER #1. On page 30, Endurance gets permanently trapped in ice. Although this entrapment occurred only 60 miles away from land, the ship was trapped in an ice floe that has a surface that was too “hummocky” to risk travel (page 34).DISASTER #2. By page 36, a quarter of the dogs had died, and the cause was foot long red worms.DISASTER #3. We learn that the ship’s order of phonograph needles was discovered, instead, to consist of a box of 5,000 sewing needles (page 43). This is not really a disaster, but it is amusing to recount this.DISASTER #4. On page 59, the ship, which had been trapped for nine months, was finally crushed, and the men rescued their mittens, tobacco, surgical instruments, banjo, photographic negatives, cases of sugar, flour, rice, barley, and jam, stoves, and toothbrushes (page 80).DISASTER #5. Sometimes walk through the deep slush on the ice floe was very slow, for example, after one five hour walk the party had advanced only a half mile (page 93). At one point, a sea leopard attacked Thomas Orde-Lees, and he was rescued by Frank Wild, who shot the sea leopard, which weighed 1,100 pounds (page 102).DISASTER #6. The banjo-playing proved to be torture, because Leonard Hussey (meteorologist) knew only six tunes (page 104). It is amusing to recount this, even though it is not really a disaster.DISASTER #7. The men complained that their meat-based diet (seals, sea leopards, penguins, dog pemmican) was causing flatulence and a “squeaky gut.” Ice was used for toilet paper, and ice freezing on the skin caused chronically unhealed sores (page 112).DISASTER #8. The continued drift of the ice floe brought the men too far north to be able to debark at Paulet Island, leaving open the possibility of debarking at islands further to the north, such as Elephant Island or drifting even further north to be lost at sea in the dreaded DRAKE PASSAGE (pages 117-121, 124, 134).DISASTER #9. Food shortages with concomitant sub-zero temperatures was an occasional threat (page 122). The continued failure of the ice pack to disintegrate prevented the men from sailing to land, which at one point, was only 42 miles away (page 123). The ice was too lumpy to cross, and the floes were too close to each other for a safe sailing.DISASTER #10. Eventually, the ice floes used by the men for camping started to break apart (pages 128, 132, 137) and on page 138, the three small boats were launched. Killer whales surfaced on all sides of the boats (page 141), and masses of churning ice caused by rip tides threatened to overturn the boats (page 141). It is interesting to point out that the small boats were caulked with seal blood, or with cotton lamp wick and oil paints (pages 85, 107).CONCLUSION. This book is an excellent model to other historians, as a guide on how to write history books. Love this book! The last time I read a book like this was in elementary school, when I read THE RAFT by ROBERT TRUMBULL. The Raft is another non-fiction book about survival at sea. I read The Raft during the time of the Seattle World’s Fair (ha, ha, not really recently).

An amazing story, hard to believe, but all true. The difficulties experienced by Shackleton and his crew were practically unsurmountable, but by his leadership they all made it back, and nobody died. I really liked the writing style, I felt that I was in the boat with them, or climbing the mountains in South Georgia.

I gave the book as a gift. I didn’t read it. I have a friend who is interested in ships and the history of boats. It seemed like a book just written for him.

Couldn’t help but finish the book in a few days. Meticulously researched and well written.

Unbelievable what some people are capable of. Includes some photos of their journey. This story will stay with you.

This is my all-time favorite book.

I couldn’t put this one down… felt like I was a kid again reading late under the covers when I should have been sleeping!

Adventure stories can often be captivating if the story is told the right way. In the case of a non- fiction adventure, a solid bit of storytelling can leave the reader amazed and astonished, often in a more surprised state of mind than if the book was fictional. Such is the case with Endurance.For those not familiar with the journey, it all began on a relatively small, sea- going vessel. Ernest Shakleton was a man on a mission. He wanted to not just reach the South Pole- something that had already been done- but to traverse the entire Antarctic continent. He wanted to be the first person to accomplish such a feat, and he was bound and determined to make his goal a reality.Things did not go as planned, and Shackleton and his team were forced to focus on the only thing that mattered: Survival. Their shop was wrecked beyond repair and he and his crew were forced to live on floating ice sheets, food rations, seal blubber for fuel, and anything else to keep them alive. Their only hope was to reach one of the nearby outposts of civilization. But would they all make it back alive? Or would the merciless Antarctic cold prove too difficult an obstacle to surmount?I have heard about Ernest Shackleton and his voyage, but until I read this book, I didn’t know the specifics of how it turned out. The book is written in great detail and I found myself turning the pages quickly, anxious to know what would happen next. There were many points that would have caused some people to lose hope, but Shackleton was determined to get himself and his crew back to safety.This book’s strongest point is the writing itself. The descriptions are vivid, and chilling as expected. You feel like you are right there with Shackleton and his team; feeling the cold wind, yearning for a good meal, hoping to get the feeling back in your limbs, and dreaming of a good night’s sleep. But more than anything, your hope is to survive. Nothing matters unless you can escape the frigid conditions and eventually make your way back to civilization.One surprise with this book is that it includes a picture section. Like any good explorer, Shackleton made sure to have a team of photographers with him and the film managed to survive. There is one spoiler alert I should point out: If you want the suspense to continue, you may want to skip at least the last picture in this section, since it identifies the survivors.The Antarctic continent is among the harshest, if not the harshest, climate on the planet. Ernest Shackleton’s voyage to this unforgiving land and his attempt to rescue his crew are brought to life in the pages of Endurance. It’s a fantastic read and a story you will never forget.

Relentless is one of those books that hits you with a different level of intensity compared to most performance or mindset books. Tim Grover doesn’t sugarcoat anything — his approach is direct, aggressive, and built around the idea that becoming truly great requires a level of commitment and mental toughness most people never tap into. It definitely made me think about how hard I’m willing to push myself and what “going all in” really looks like.What I liked most is how Grover breaks people into three categories — Coolers, Closers, and Cleaners — and explains the mindset behind each one. Whether or not you agree with every label, it does make you reflect on where your habits and standards put you. Some of the stories from his work with elite athletes really show the difference between talent and the relentless mindset he talks about.The book is motivating in a tough-love kind of way. It pushes you to stop making excuses, stop waiting for perfect conditions, and start owning your results — no matter what. If you want a softer, feel-good approach to self-improvement, this isn’t it. But if you want something that challenges you to rethink what hard work and focus really look like, this book delivers.One thing to note:The tone is very intense and sometimes feels repetitive in its message — “be relentless, no excuses, no breaks.” It works if you’re in the right mindset, but it can feel a bit extreme depending on what you’re looking for.Overall, Relentless is a powerful read that pushes you to aim higher, expect more from yourself, and drop the excuses that hold you back. It’s not for everyone, but if you appreciate a blunt, no-nonsense approach to performance, this book hits exactly where it should.

This is an awesome book for Entrepreneurs…

I’m so surprised at how this book has still not reached enough people yet. To say that this book should be in hands of every human being present would be an understatement. I have only read the first 13 pages of this book and I’m already convinced that I’m about to read one of my “Top 3 Books” yet. Tim Grover has shown why he deserves so much respect, reverence, and praise for what he had done to human excellence and obsession. If you want to buy one book this year, it has to be RELENTLESS. Easily the best bucks that I have invested this year. Cheers and enjoy your read!!

The things in this book were good. I enjoyed reading it to a certain point and most of the things he says is a different view of a lot of what is being taught today about bettering yourself. I actually agree with a lot of the things he writes about and think he has an interesting way of putting them.My issues with the book. First off, I’m not going to pay him to be my trainer, so I don’t need to know what he was going to do for me, I wanted to know what he’s done and how it’s worked, which he does talk about so part of that takes care of itself. The second thing that kind of turned me off was the name dropping. If I worked with the clients he has worked with though, I would name drop too. It just seemed at times a little unnecessary.The things I liked about this book? Most books make you feel bad about wanting things personally. “You have to do this for other people… etc.” Well this book really talks about how to improve yourself. It doesn’t give you a list of things to do, but I especially liked the decisions topics in this book. I liked how he talked about other people WILL judge you and talk about you and explained why.I would recommend this book to people that are in leadership roles without a doubt. I wouldn’t recommend it to someone that is out to “help” other people. This is a selfish book, and that’s perfectly fine.

Excellent book straight to the point. Really enjoyed the whole book. Welcome, The challenge is with myself all the time.

Relentless is one of the most no-nonsense, motivating books I’ve read in a long time. Tim Grover doesn’t sugarcoat anything — he lays out exactly what separates the truly elite from everyone else, and it really made me rethink how I approach goals, discipline, and pressure. I loved how straightforward and raw his advice is, and the stories from working with top athletes make the lessons hit even harder.This isn’t a soft, feel-good self-help book — it’s direct, sometimes uncomfortable, and exactly the kind of push I was looking for. If you want a mindset shift and you’re ready to hear the truth about what it takes to be unstoppable, this book delivers. Highly recommend.

Do not believe the poor reviews you find here. I have been working on sales for 14 years, with ups and downs. I hired a coaching company specialized in my type of business, quite pricy, it did not work for me as expected. Something was always missing until I found Relentless. It has been a life changing experience. For those who really want to understand why they are not accomplishing their goals in life this is the book for you. Mindset, commitment, do the work and repeat. You also need to understand the different type of personalities you interact with every day. He explains it in detail. Without the right actions dreams are just dreams, they all will vanish. Then we complain and blame the economy, the spouse, the company we work for, etc. Some people may feel offended with the information; it demands courage to face the truth. You will read and hear from Tim Grover what you have to hear, what you need to hear not what you want to hear. Unfortunately we try to justify our actions and justify why we could not accomplish our goals. After reading this book I signed up for the Relentless Program he offers and my business and sales are going up and up. Now, I am in control, not the economy, not other people. If you need real answers and want to start winning this is the information you need. The truth hurts but if you face the truth and you are willing to change you are in the path to a higher level of accomplishment. Success, money, being able to have all you want requires hard work and the right mindset. Knowledge is power. I highly recommend this book.

This is an absorbing, emotionally compelling story, written by the daughter of one of the main figures. It involves people swept up in the Holocaust, and a small group of American tankers whose missions carry them into the ugliest side of the war.Overall, Willner does a fine job of explaining the unlikely intersections of the main figures’ lives, including aspects of the battles the tankers fought, and the sheer chance that governed who lived or died.Willner has clearly done a largely sloid job of understanding tank warfare, German and American, although she seems to have been taken in by the more dramatic claims of some of the alarmists about the adequacy or lack thereof of American AFVs. She uncritcally accepts the term popularized by Belton Cooper’s wildly inaccurate book, “Death Traps,” that portrayed the M4 Sherman as totally outclassed by Panthers and Tigers, which simply wasn’t the case.And tankers in fact had much lower odds of being wounded or killed than infantry. As amateur historian Nicholas Moran writes, “if you want a deathtrap, carry an M1 Garand” – a rifle.Even the battle she cites at Freynaux, Belgium, between Panthers and Shermans, was essentially a draw, as Steven Zaloga points out. And she clearly exaggerates in suggesting this battle determined the ourcome of the Battle of the Bulge. No, not even close.Despite these flaws, it’s still a fine book, well worth a read. You’ll meet people whom we all should look up to, as well as many who should be condemned to the lowest circles of Hell.

Wars have been fought throughout time and some leaders are legendary, some despised. This book is a labor of love and evokes laughter, despair and unimaginable horror. “The Boys in the Light” is just so poignant and is one of my top three of all time (and I’m old????).

I have to say, The Boys in the Light is one the most moving World War II books I’ve ever read. Some other five stars being Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, Unbroken and Beneath the Scarlett Sky. Right from the start, it pulls you in emotionally. The author alternates between the heartbreaking story of a Jewish family in Europe as Hitler comes to power and the rise of American boys who end up forming D Company.What really stands out is how the author describes Germany’s descent—the slow, terrifying way ordinary Germans are turned against their Jewish neighbors. In the middle of the book, you get some seriously vivid, gut-punching descriptions of what went on in the labor and concentration camps. The visceral description’s of what Eddie, his father and friend Mike endured is not easy to read, but it’s powerful and important.Then, on the American side, you see how these young ordinary boys grow up during the Great Depression, and after Pearl Harbor, the drive to join the service and fight for America is galvanizing! My father-in-law actually fought at D-Day—the Allied invasion of Normandy—and the Battle of the Bulge, so reading about their experiences hit close to home.Above all, what really sticks with me is the lasting human connection these men formed. Decades after the war, their bond endured—through reunions, letters, and memories. That sense of brotherhood and survival is what makes this book rise to the top for me, out of all the World War II stories I’ve read. It’s not just a history lesson—it’s about friendship, resilience, and the best of humanity even in the worst times.

Having read over a hundred books on the Holocaust I can only say that I cannot forgive. Despicable people the Germans and collaborators in this book. And despite having read all this other books here is but one more story to be read.

An exceptional account of an U.S. Army unit that did itself proud & two young Holocaust survivors who personify perseverance.

Sometimes, I hear people say they have read everything about World War II, and there’s nothing more to learn. They’ve listened to all of it. Then you read “The Boys in the Light”—a beautifully told story that shows a complete disregard for human lives alongside an incredible will to survive at all costs. It’s a story of what human beings will do to each other and what they will do for each other. I finished this book feeling sad but hopeful. All these young men, the two Jewish teenagers, and their American rescuers reminded me that, as Anne Frank quoted, “I will keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.” Thank you, Nina Willner, for your powerful story and for keeping the memory of your father, his fellow survivor friend, and his American saviors alive.

Perhaps the best book I’ve read about WWII, and I have have read many! This is so well written, and it is a privilege to have this glimpse into the story of their lives. Thank you for sharing it!

An extraordinary story of survival and human decency in the midst of war. I’ve read many Holocaust stories. This one stands out because it features not just heroic Jewish survival from Auschwitz but also amazing personalities in the US Army, men from all over America, torn from their rural and urban lives to serve in the Army. All the characters are “simple” people who rose in the face of personal challenges to effectuate a story of human survival and brotherhood that defies the imagination. You won’t regret reading this book. It challenges all of us to “do the right thing” when challenged. Thank you Nina Willner.

As someone who just finished reading the book, I wanted to share that in addition to all the amazing research about the benefits of weight training and the myths surrounding it, what I enjoyed most in the book was how the author uses the lives of three people–all academics–to tell his larger story. I found it very cool that classicist Charles Stocking–an expert on ancient sport training–was also a competitive powerlifter and college strength coach. And Jan Todd’s story–the pioneer of women’s powerlifting who broke so many barriers for other women who wanted to train to be strong–was inspirational both because of what she did as an athlete and because she then decided to make her research focus the study of strength–which almost no one else was doing when she began her academic career. As for Dr. Sing–the gerontologist–I was aware of the work being done at Tufts University because of Dr. Miriam Nelson’s book Strong Women Stay Young. But, Dr. Sing’s research at the University of Sydney, after she left Tufts, has clearly gone well past that, and her results with her aging patients, some even over 90 years old, is amazing.Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable read. I learned a lot from this book–and plan on giving copies to several friends. Definitely a five-star book for me!

Book appears to be well researched and well written but it is not the book I had hoped for. Too much about ancient history and not enough anatomy and physiology for my needs. Maybe it will an ok book for you.

This book was a real eye-opener for me, and – bonus! – its educational value is almost matched by its literary merits. STRONGER is a BEAUTIFULLY written, emotionally affecting work. It’s also an empowering one. After a lifetime of sitting on my butt, I was prompted to enroll in strength training and it has been a transformational experience.To feel muscles where I never felt them, to have greater command over daily tasks, to move with agility at the age of 61, and to feel the satisfaction I feel after walking out of a training session are all invaluable enhancements to my quality of life. I’ll say, too, that I found the portions of the book that chronicle the evolution of our understanding of muscle and muscle building to be fascinating. The way STRONGER excavates and explains what we once thought to be true and elucidates what we now know to be true is what makes it unique.Honestly, I think Gross has given us a timeless work and a much-needed one. When I think about how important strength training is and the fact that so much of our knowledge is newly acquired, I’m kind of dumbstruck!Let me also say this: There are lots of facts and anecdotes here that have made me a better cocktail and dinner party guest. I not only feel stronger these days, I feel smarter!One other measure of the book’s value: I’ve given copies to all my trainers and now they take better care of me than ever.

‘Stronger’’ is a book of weightlifter anecdotes and Greco-Roman athletic history cemented with a thin mortar of modern research. Its key tenets, on the value of strength and resistance training are accurate and appropriately circumspect, and its motivational tone is prudent and convincing. Input from anyone dealing with disordered muscle function, physical therapists, neurologists, physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians is absent as are references to any of the extensive research on frailty and sarcopenia (fields in which there are over 30,000 publications in PubMed). While Homer, Hippocrates, Galen and Aristotle were the experts up until the Middle Ages, muscle physiology, pharmacology and anatomy have advanced since. Those interested in historical perspectives of athleticism and a journalist’s engaging interactions with thoughtful and influential individuals in the field of power lifting may find this book worthwhile.

Stronger is a book for your mind, body…and, yes: for the soul. Read Stronger if you care about how you move through your life and this world, if you care about your health—and health span. Read Stronger, not only to be graced with a captivating untold story with unforgettable characters, but with an artful, literary, tapestry of ancient history and cutting edge science. Stronger has transformed my workout, Perhaps more importantly (and surprisingly), this book by Michael Joseph Gross has illuminated the ways our ideas about muscle and our bodies —about who we are—have been shaped over time, by some wrong-minded individuals whose misconceptions have led us astray—at a staggering cost to our well-being—and it has enlightened me to the real story of the role muscle–-strength—has played in our human potential, a truth revealed through the expertise, work, and lives of the three right-minded, brave pioneers portrayed in Stronger. This truth, you’ll see, has the potential to define who we become.

Well written, interesting intersection of the history of strength and how our perception and value of it affects our lives and mindset.

This is just the book I need. We have the same opinion!! However, Im a lazy dud at times!

Stronger is one of the best books about the human potential I have read! Very interesting ancient history about muscles, and the struggle to influence the medical community to prescribe exercise instead of drugs. Seems like common sense, since the mechanism of the body’s structure was meant to move! I have recommended this book to many friends.

Undeniable: How to Reach the Top and Stay There by Cameron HanesUndeniable is a powerhouse of motivation and discipline. Cameron Hanes delivers an inspiring look into what it takes not just to succeed, but to stay on top. I loved the focus and real-world application and lived experience. The mindset he pushes is relentless, honest and undeniable!One of my favorite quotes from the book is, “Are you who you truly say you are? Now prove it.” Likewise, “You have more in you—find a different gear”, is one I will use. These are more than motivational phrases—they’re challenges to rise up, to embrace the grind, and to be passionate because the world needs people who hunt down greatness.Hanes reminds us it’s not going to be easy. But the pursuit, the struggle, the discipline… that’s what puts the pieces of the puzzle together.

Best damn book I’ve listened to in a long time! Good quality audio. Cam Hanes is the man!

Great book by a great author!!!

Really enjoyed this book. Easy read! I liked this more than Cam Hanes first book ‘Endure’ which was also a very good read.My only critique is the dimensions of the hard copy. The book had weird dimensions and felt like I was reading a children’s book or even a small coffee table book.

Great stories of people who have accomplished much and insight into what makes them successful.It’s a great motivational book

The book goes over the author’s life and utilizes the lives of others to get his points across through quotes and brief stories of theirs.It isn’t “do this and you’ll be great” it’s moreso “these traits are what make people great” he won’t tell you to run, lift, shoot like he does, but he’s going to tell you to craft a formula and stick to it.The book isn’t a recipe book, it’s more like a book about making recipes; he’s telling you what qualities he sees in the ingredients so you can put them into a plan of your own.The writing is on point, the message and ideas are clear, and while I doubt many people will become great from reading this book alone, I think the few who read it, take the traits he describes and applies them to their lives will be laying a strong foundation.This book would be pretty good for young people as well, especially young men but I think young women would like it too.

Great read

Perfect book to listen to for continued motivation during workouts

We have many challenges ahead. Much like a championship team that feels so good about their efforts, successes, and close calls that they look forward to everything.

I bought this book. I read this book. If you have ever listened to Clay’s show, you do not need to buy this book, it is a repetitious account of all his pet peeves, but stretched and stretched to reach book length. Clay’s creation story? Fury about transgender athletes? Something about how the NBA went too woke even though franchises are selling for $6 billion? The story of how he said boobs on CNN? It’s all here, over and over and over again.

This was a great read. Clay not being afraid to write the truth makes his books a refreshing break to read. The majority of the stories covered I recalled but his perspective on how it shaped more than sports was great

Excellent every young man needs to read this

Many people will hate this book because it challenges their assumptions and demonstrates how a large swath of Americans reject their ideas. For this reason alone – I’d give BALLS Six Stars if I could.

This book is a mess. It’s loud, shallow, and full of the same “hot” takes you’ve already heard a hundred times on talk radio. Clay acts like he’s uncovering deep truths about sports and politics, but it just comes off as one long rant. There’s no real insight or balance—just a lot of chest-thumping and generalizations. If you’re looking for something thoughtful or new, this definitely isn’t it.

Gave it a fair shot, but rambling fluff.

Smart, hilarious – spot on. Fascinating and true argument about why Trump won – and continues to win.

Allen Iverson’s Misunderstood is a powerful, unfiltered memoir that captures the essence of one of the most influential figures in sports and culture. The book is both humbling and uplifting, offering readers a rare glimpse into the mind and heart of a man who refused to compromise his identity for anyone.Iverson’s storytelling feels deeply personal — filled with honesty, reflection, and perspective that only comes with time and experience. His words carry the weight of a life lived in the spotlight, yet his humility and gratitude shine through every page.What makes Misunderstood truly special is its message of resilience and authenticity. Iverson reminds us that greatness doesn’t come from perfection, but from perseverance and staying true to who you are.More than just a basketball memoir, Misunderstood is a cultural statement — a testament to a man who broke barriers, inspired generations, and changed the way we see athletes, style, and self-expression. Allen Iverson isn’t just a Hall of Famer; he’s a symbol of heart, courage, and individuality.Misunderstood is must-read material — not only for sports fans, but for anyone who’s ever felt overlooked or underestimated.

GREAT BOOK. Would definietly recommend to anyone who is familiar with NBA history, or is starting their basketball journey. Each chapter describes in details; Iverson’s challenges, pains and triumphs as though you were experiencing those life changing moments with him. This memoir was rated as NYT #1 best selling author, and rightfully so!

Misunderstood is actually who he was. His heart and character should never be misunderstood. Have big respect for him. If you were apart of his inner circle from the hood, he left no man behind. He is true to his family and friends, took them to the top with him. Great autobiography. This book is movie material.

Glad I bought this book. Reading it has shed so much light on the things I thought I knew and had no idea how much crucial information was missing. I understand Iverson so much better now. He’s still one of my favorite players of all time.

Beautifully constructed book. It arrived in perfect condition, and fits right in my tote and I cannot wait to start my read.

Iverson’s story is amazing. This book conveys his story as if HE is speaking to you and is there in the room with you. For all basketball fans: I highly recommend it

This is really a great read and a little more insight into who Allen Iversion is beyond basketball. I am glad he is living his life on his own terms and understands the good times and the mistakes.

Good read